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Tragedy in Gwalior: Speeding truck crushes devotees, 12 dead and 39 injured
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News18•18-10-2026, 08:17
Tragedy in Gwalior: Speeding truck crushes devotees, 12 dead and 39 injured
- •A major accident occurred in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a speeding truck ran over devotees gathered for Navratri at the Sheetla Mata Temple at 1:30 AM.
- •The horrific accident resulted in 12 fatalities on the spot and left over 39 people seriously injured.
- •According to police, a grain-loaded truck broke through barricades on a steep slope near Chinor after the driver lost complete control.
- •The out-of-control vehicle crushed shops and devotees before crashing into the temple outer wall, causing widespread panic and chaos.
- •Injured individuals, including children, women, and two police personnel, were rushed to J.A. Hospital, with several in critical condition.
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A grain-loaded truck broke through police barricades and sped down a steep slope near Chinor where heavy vehicle traffic is banned, causing the driver to lose complete control.
Twelve devotees died either on the spot or during treatment, and more than 39 others were seriously injured, including two police personnel on security duty.
The accident took place late at night around 1:30 AM on Saturday, as large crowds of devotees had gathered at the Sheetla Mata Temple for darshan.
